In other words, just dropping meat to live off mostly faux meats ( processed flour ), pasta ( more processed flour), bagels ( more processed flour ), and lettuce salads is not enough.

I have seen write-ups of studies over the years that have shown that people, even health buffs, will consistently overestimate the quality of their food choices and underestimate their caloric intakes.

In other words, don’t be smug. You probably aren’t eating as well as you think you are.

Even if you are a food diary keeping vegan, you can still get cancer and/or heart disease from factors beyond your control. I know people with impeccable health habits who are suffering from this situation.